Juma Hannis Shimano allegedly stabbed his wife, Winnie Akhalusa, to death before dying shortly after While investigating the crime scene, detectives discover a gruesome handwritten note detailing the suspect's intended plan The sad incident happened a few days after Juma shared his photo on Facebook with his wife looking into each other's eyes Nandi County…
Tusker FC coach Charles Okere is the latest to join the call for the privatization of the Kenyan Premier League. Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has voiced his support for the privatization of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL), urging the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to hand over the league’s management to a…
The government through the Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional Mpox cases, bringing a total number of 33 confirmed cases since the outbreak began. In an update dated Friday, January 17, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa stated that the latest cases have been reported from Kericho and Taita Taveta counties. In addition, Barasa…
Newly sworn-in Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was on Friday, January 17, 2025, thrown into the deep end immediately after taking over the docket from his predecessor Andrew Karanja. After subscribing to the oath of office and pledging his willingness to support Kenya Kwanza’s development agenda, President William Ruto informed CS Kagwe that his first…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah has praised the secretaries of the ODM Cabinet saying they are doing commendable work Ichung'wah claimed that ODM secretaries serve the country with diligence, integrity and dedication The MP added that Cabinet secretaries are not appointed to serve the president only, but Kenyan citizens Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani…
Saint Lucia golden girl Julien Alfred had an outstanding 2024 season that included winning her first Olympics title but what do you know about the sprinter? Julien Alfred was among the breakout stars of 2024 after an incredible season when she won Olympics 100m gold before adding the 200m silver to her collection. Alfred was…
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is hoping to add a major world title to his growing list of accolades. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is determined to add a coveted World Championship title to his growing list of accolades. With the African 100m record, Commonwealth Games gold, and African Championship titles already under his belt,…
The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, January 17, 2025, the embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. federal National Day of Service in marking Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. “The embassy will be…
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [Ruto, X] William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Investments, Trade, and Industry ministries, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by President William Ruto, took place at State House, Nairobi….
Sarah Mtalii revealed that she separated from Simon in early 2022, long before the arranged marriage went public His decision to stay in his compound was influenced by his children and the successful business they built together Despite trying many counselors and mediation, the marriage still sank Businesswoman Sarah Mtalii has opened up about her…
Gor Mahia are poised to mark their return to league action against Tusker FC. Gor Mahia will aim to intensify their quest for a successful title defense as they resume FKF Premier League action on Sunday. The defending champions face Tusker FC at Machakos Stadium, marking their first league appearance since a hard-fought 1-0 victory…
Teacher strikes and soaring school fees are at the heart of the challenges facing Kenya’s education system as seen in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. Out of 958,928 candidates, a troubling 74.5%, or 712,537 students, failed to achieve the minimum university entry grade of C+. This left only 246,391 students eligible…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Faith Kipyegon is eyeing an even more successful season in 2025 as she continues to push her limits and build a lasting legacy. Faith Kipyegon is just getting started and her serial rivals on the track are not ready for what the triple Olympic 1500m champion has in store for them. Kipyegon might have been…
Babu Owino has dissuaded Raila Odinga from his new relationship with Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the county head is ready to use him Sakaja, who previously opposed Raila's bid for the presidency, has recently become close to the ODM boss, with analysts concluding that he wants to strengthen the friendship in order to be…